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I really loved the soundtrack in this film. It was exactly what one might expect in an action movie, but wasn’t without a hint of comedic element. And it was perfectly tuned to enhance the mood without being too overpowering.
The dialogue was mostly clear – I could understand what was being said, but at times it did sound odd or even a bit muffled. The only real audio issue was one instance where Tom and Anthony’s co-workers call them to ask for backup. Though there was noise coming through the phone, I couldn’t understand a word of what was being said. It was hard to tell whether this was done on purpose, but I would assume that the audience ought to know who was calling and why.
I’ll admit. I’m cheap. (I’m Dutch, so I consider my cheapness to be a genetic condition.) And I have to confess balking a little bit at the $20,000 price tag, especially since the film was just a series of five 4-5 minute vignettes. But I’m always having to remind myself of the heavy cost of shooting in LA, not to mention that at least one scene was shot in a strip club, one in a restaurant, and another included some pretty fancy driving through the parking garage. In addition, the film has some really great visual effects, a fairly large – and talented – cast, and multiple locations. After considering all this, I’m actually surprised that it didn’t cost more to shoot.
The online serial element might be a turn off for some, but I think it’s a great strength for this series. A loyal fan base can continue to watch for additional episodes at any time, without having to worry whether or not some uncaring studio exec might decide to cancel it. (Unlike shows like Pushing Daisies or Jericho, for example)
The vignettes are only 4-5 minutes, which are far less than a TV episode, but they aren’t too long that there is any kind of story drag. And with a more fluid storyline, the plot can take a meandering path here and there if the filmmakers so choose. My hope is that they will continue with series. It sort of has an Entourage feel, so there’s no reason it couldn’t have some of that same cult popularity.
Sure, the wise-cracking, almost-loveable hitman duo gag has been done before many, many times. Heck, this movie even referenced the classic Pulp Fiction. But the wonderful irony of these two men who are obviously good at their day job, actually wanting to take bit-parts in hopes of becoming professional actors is just too funny. Infamous is clever, funny, and creative – definitely worth watching!
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The
author of half a dozen screen plays, two novels, and a proficient
camera-woman in her own right, Monika
DeLeeuw-Taylor is Microfilmmaker's lead writing analyst and
one of our top film reviewers. When she's not writing a critique for
Microfilmmaker, she's writing screenplays for Viking Productions. |
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